2015 Melges 24 UK National and Open Championship will take place 5-7th September

With the momentum firmly back in the UK Melges 24 Class, it is with great pleasure we can announce that the 2015 UK National and Open Championship will take place 5-7th September 2015. The event is to be hosted at Suffolk Yacht Harbour and it is planned that racing will take place in Dovercourt Bay, which has been the venue of many different class championship and open events over the years. 

Melges 24 - Gill Race Team and Imagine in Medemblik

Gill Race Team and Imagine in Medemblik, 2014 September - photo: Piret Salmistu 

Suffolk Yacht Harbor, UKSuffolk Yacht Harbour

Spanning over three days there is a ten race series planned on windward leeward courses.

This will be the first time that this event has been held for several years and we expect to see an excellent entry of at least 15 to 20 boats and hope also to attract some overseas entries.

Race Programme:
Friday 4th         Registration and crew weigh in
                       Craning in   
Saturday 5th     Registration and crew weigh in
                       Briefing   
                       3 races (back to back)  
Sunday 6th       4 races (back to back) 
Monday 7th      3 races (back to back)    
                       Craning out   
                       Prize giving

Aside from the on-water action, the class will be treated to Suffolk Yacht Harbour’s excellent facilities and social programme which will see a Competitors BBQ and Party night included within the program.

Social Programme: 
Friday 4th         HPYC bar open 
Saturday 5th     Party night 
Sunday 6th       Competitors BBQ 
Monday 7th      Prize giving

We hope to see as many of you on the start line as possible for what promises to be an awesome event.  

Entry Fee:  
If paid before 5th August: ​£70   
Late Fee (5th August or after):​ £90 

Travel:
For those competitors coming from mainland Europe, the Stenaline Hook-of-Holland to Harwich is a short hop and then a 40min drive to the marina. This is a very easy and accessible service that has a number of sailings each day (www.stenaline.co.uk/Harwich).

Otherwise, we are just off the A12.  
Address: 
Suffolk Yacht Harbour 
Levington 
Ipswich 
Suffolk 
United Kingdom 
IP10 0LN

For more information and to keep right up to date with the event and class news, please follow www.melges24uk.co.uk where you will find everything that you need. 

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